These cats are full of character and I think they would be perfect for a birthday card for any cat-lover. I can think of several friends of mine that would like some so I may get cracking on those. I love the whimsy type designs so I think I will enjoy this week's challenge very much. Many thanks.
Hi Caroline. Yes home from our travels now. We had a wonderful time in Asia, and I’m glad to say the boys were well behaved in Spain too 😅. Wasn’t too sure what to expect with 4 17 year old lads! 💕😘 xxx
Good morning nina, your cats are so cute, well done, felt the joy you had painting them. Your watercolour-adventures were inspiring and if I have to choose my favorite..flowers-cats-flowers-cats, .....the cats. Have a good week, love lena
Good morning Lena, I’ve had fun with my watercolours this month and have learned so many cool techniques. Its pushed me right outside of my comfort zone, but I will definitely be sharing more projects using watercolour in the future. Hope you have a wonderful week too 💕😘🥰😻 xxxx
Your cats are really gorgeous. I love the stripes, the polka dot bow tie, the moon and the stars and the black and white edge finishes this sweet little piece off beautifully. Well done Nina!
This is so cute Nina ,,, I have loved this months Prompts using water colouring paints,,, I do hope you do some more!!! Again I struggled with the rooster 🐓, I have seen so many gorgeous roosters on your Facebook page and they are all brilliant, I did do one but didn’t finish it lol,,, then I did another one , but this one was a cheat as I found one in my colouring books , and used water colouring paints, ,,,,. But I’ll try again,,,, loved your cats 🐈 xxxxxx 🐈🐈💕💕
I have been in a creative slump for what feels like forever! This video of yours just appeared on my playlist and I am so glad. I love your whimsical style and you have your own style, nothing wrong with that. I went to school for watercolor and studied some heavy old school techniques that I found inhibiting to what I wanted to do. I was taught to never use frisket (masking liquid) to only use the white of my paper. Pfafff! I use frisket and love your tip about cotton swabs, I use trashy cheap craft brushes but even with a good artist soap I can never get the frisket removed. Thank you for the inspiration and useful information about the masking fluid, which I love to use .
@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia You are quite welcome! Flattery does not come easily for me, it I say it, I mean it! I loved watching your video and look forward to watching more. My husband recently purchase me a new beautiful sketchbook, typical of me I would have been opafraid of ruining it and it would have gone up on a shelf. I made myself do a memory sketch of a place we had gone that day, it was o.k. When I watched your video I got the sketbook out and made my own version of your doodles(no copying, as an artist that burns me up!). Keep being your unique self, have a blessed day. Linda (vangogo). 😊🤗🖌🖍🎨🖼
Thanks Ellie. Its gut instinct isn’t it. We know when a piece is lacking something, but the hardest thing is deciding what to add. I’m glad you enjoyed seeing it come together 💕
Thanks for the tip about masking fluid. It is on my wishlist, so it helps to know what to do in the future. Your stroke tips were appreciated, too! These are two FUN CATS. TFS. I did!
Someone recommended the Pebeo Drawing Gum which apparently washes out easily with soap and water, so if you are planning on buying some, this might be a better brand to go for. As always, thanks for sharing, its much appreciated 💕💕💕
Your charming whimsical painting inspired me to paint a pair of kitties just before bed. I made mine purple and orange and included a little blue mouse, moon and stars.
Cute kitties . It's been great to see what others have come up with using this medium. Amazing . Thank you Nina for these prompts as they've encouraged me to try something I'd never have tried .
Nina your cats are awesome, great choice of colours and so cute. I've loved every one of your watercolours, each perfect in its own right. This has been a great month and one which I hope you will do again. Tfs xo
I’m so glad you enjoyed this month Elizabeth. I would love to repeat this again. My watercolours would still be on my shelf gathering dust, which would have been a shame as I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using them 💕💕💕 xox
These kitties are adorable. The closeup pictures really show the details well. Cats are great subjects for whimsy. Thanks for sharing watercolor experiences. -Marsha from Texas
OMG I just LOVE these 😍 I’ve just recently retired and am looking for things to do. I’ve just bought a cheap watercolour tin from The Works and I am definitely going to try these cats. 👍
I have really enjoyed watching you do your whimsical cats, Nina! Your cats are precious! :-) This whole month of doing watercolors has been a wonderful experience for me. Nina, I am so glad that you chose watercolors for August. It has definitely challenged me to do more with them. It has been a great learning process along the way and I thank you so much for that, Nina. You are awesome!
Really enjoyed watching this. I’m new to watercolour and seeing your techniques and using different mediums really inspires me! Thank you. I’ll be doing this one too.
The cats look cute, fun and easy to do. Hopefully I will have a bit more time to play this week as I only have the grandchildren on Wednesday, although they love painting and creating too. Might get them to have a try along with me! X
This painting is ADORABLE! I absolutely love it! I'm planning to give it a try because my granddaughter loves cats and I want to paint something for her! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this with us! So, so cute!
Oh Nina I love your cats and loved watching you use the watercolours in all the prompts. My favourite are the flowers too but I love them all even the rooster 🐓. Tfs. Xx
Oh I love these cats. So cute. I'm just getting into watercolour paint and am loving how versatile it is, but so unpredictable, so am grateful for watching your video and the great tips x
I have followed you for some time with your fabulous alcohol inks so this was a surprise ... but had no idea until right at the end of this video that you were trying watercolours for the first time - FANTASTIC! Loved your splodgy birds and these whimsical cats are so sweet! Tomorrow I must find the travel set of watercolours I gave up on 20 years ago after trying much too hard & of course failing to produce anything remotely grown-up - taking this doodling approach has to be the answer as a starting point. Thank you so much for this :)
The doodling approach is definitely a good way to get started. Its just so much fun. These cats are so simple to do and I hope you find your watercolours and give it a try. Enjoy 💕
Great progress, Nina, I'm sure you are starting to feel much more 'in control' now. The utter chaos terrified me when I started watercolours, but once you start learning control, letting go of everything else & letting watercolour do its thing becomes easier. FYI Julie Hyde, an English watercolourist, demonstrates a few free tutorials on her YT channel Arty Julie (the rest is mostly on Patreon sadly), but these few freebies are great for showing you how to control your bead (it should be a bead of paint rather than a pool). Great learning material that I'm sure you will enjoy. Have fun!
Thanks Joanne, I am. I was terrified of watercolours before this series, hence they’ve been tucked away, but this has helped take the fear away and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using them. I’ve just watched Julie’s ballerina video and loved it. Will definitely be giving a ballerina a try, so thanks for recommending her channel 💕
Oh my goodness!!! So beyond darling. You made me so nervous as you added and added extra details....but all turned out so very well!! You are so talented!! From a new subscriber Debbie and Dexter-Dog her rescued tiny chihuahua companion in sunny California. 👩🐾🌈😁👍
I think they're really cute, but if I had them I would have given them some funky tails. You can add such personality with a tail! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!
Nina, I really really love 💖 those whimsical cats 🐈 they’re stunning and simply amazing....you’ve made a brilliant job with these. Thank you so much Nina, I’m really learning so much about using water colours. xxx Mags
Can’t wait to try. Love the mixed medium
These cats are full of character and I think they would be perfect for a birthday card for any cat-lover. I can think of several friends of mine that would like some so I may get cracking on those. I love the whimsy type designs so I think I will enjoy this week's challenge very much. Many thanks.
I agree that these would make simple cards. Enjoy 💕😻😻😻
Love the cute kitties! Adorable!
Thanks Susan 💕
Cuteness. TFS enjoyed the process 😀. I like your rooster. Hope to see you do the new one!
Awww, thank you. Must give the rooster another try 🐓
Are you kidding me? Cutest darn whimsy cats in the alley! Absolutely love this !!
Aw, thanks so much for your kind words 😻😻😻
What fun! Thanks for sharing the techniques you used. I always learn something from your videos.
Thanks so much Louise, that’s lovely to hear 💕💕😻
I just love whimsy. Your cats are so cute. It looks like you’re home from your travels Nina, I hope you had a great time x
Hi Caroline. Yes home from our travels now. We had a wonderful time in Asia, and I’m glad to say the boys were well behaved in Spain too 😅. Wasn’t too sure what to expect with 4 17 year old lads! 💕😘 xxx
Nina Ribena 😂😂
This is an awesome video! I am just getting into watercolor paints. I love whimsical! I am definitely going to try painting these cats! Thank you!
Thanks Terry. Happy Creating 💕
Cute!
Thank you for your constant inspiration.
Thanks Starla, I’m glad you’ve been inspired 💕
Aww... they are just the cutest!!
Nina, once again, you have delighted us with another simple project, enticing folks to play with watercolors. Love the whimsical kitties!
Awww, thanks so much for your sweet words Cheryl. I’m glad we did watercolours this month as I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using them 💕💕💕😻
Great tips for dragging the liquid not the paint! I adore the whimsy of this page! Thank you for sharing!
Haha, you knew what I meant 🤣 xxx
Your cats are adorable Nina, the moon looks great! I’ve enjoyed watching you water colour this month thanks for bringing us along xxx💕
Thanks Susie, its been a really fun challenge and one I’m so so glad we’ve done 💕 xxx
I love the cute kitties.
Thanks Jillian 💕
Good morning nina, your cats are so cute, well done, felt the joy you had painting them. Your watercolour-adventures were inspiring and if I have to choose my favorite..flowers-cats-flowers-cats, .....the cats. Have a good week, love lena
Good morning Lena, I’ve had fun with my watercolours this month and have learned so many cool techniques. Its pushed me right outside of my comfort zone, but I will definitely be sharing more projects using watercolour in the future. Hope you have a wonderful week too 💕😘🥰😻 xxxx
Adorable. Love your kitties. 🤩🤩🤩🤩
The cats are awesome! I love them. Very inspirational piece. I love the whimsical flowers on the earlier card, too.
Thanks Susan, those two are my favourites too 💕🌸😻
They are so cute. Thank you. I can’t wait to try them 😊
Your cats are really gorgeous. I love the stripes, the polka dot bow tie, the moon and the stars and the black and white edge finishes this sweet little piece off beautifully. Well done Nina!
Thanks so much Maria. I’m really pleased with how this piece turned out 💕😻
The cats are adorable and I have these excellent paints and just love them, couldn't beat the price
Such a good recommendation from our lovely Lindsay 💕
Love the cats. This month with watercolors have been a fun one. Thank you for all your work,
I’m glad you’ve enjoyed this months theme. Its been fun and educating for me too 💕
I love the flowers!
Thank you 💕
I think they are all beautiful.💚🇨🇦
Thanks Judy 💕
This is so cute Nina ,,, I have loved this months Prompts using water colouring paints,,, I do hope you do some more!!! Again I struggled with the rooster 🐓, I have seen so many gorgeous roosters on your Facebook page and they are all brilliant, I did do one but didn’t finish it lol,,, then I did another one , but this one was a cheat as I found one in my colouring books , and used water colouring paints, ,,,,. But I’ll try again,,,, loved your cats 🐈 xxxxxx 🐈🐈💕💕
Pretty darned cute!! Love cats!
Just gorgeous
Thank you 😻
Love your cats
Hello Nina, I love your cats. They are simply adorable. Thanks for sharing. Have a beautiful day!
Thanks Laura, you too 💕😻😻😻
So perfect for a greeting card . I HAVE to try this one. Thanks so much.
Enjoy 😻😻😻
I have been in a creative slump for what feels like forever! This video of yours just appeared on my playlist and I am so glad. I love your whimsical style and you have your own style, nothing wrong with that. I went to school for watercolor and studied some heavy old school techniques that I found inhibiting to what I wanted to do. I was taught to never use frisket (masking liquid) to only use the white of my paper. Pfafff! I use frisket and love your tip about cotton swabs, I use trashy cheap craft brushes but even with a good artist soap I can never get the frisket removed. Thank you for the inspiration and useful information about the masking fluid, which I love to use .
Thanks so much for your lovely comment 💕
@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia You are quite welcome! Flattery does not come easily for me, it I say it, I mean it! I loved watching your video and look forward to watching more. My husband recently purchase me a new beautiful sketchbook, typical of me I would have been opafraid of ruining it and it would have gone up on a shelf. I made myself do a memory sketch of a place we had gone that day, it was o.k. When I watched your video I got the sketbook out and made my own version of your doodles(no copying, as an artist that burns me up!). Keep being your unique self, have a blessed day. Linda (vangogo). 😊🤗🖌🖍🎨🖼
So very cute! The details really made this. It was so cool to see how much just adding the bow tie added to the composition.
Thanks Ellie. Its gut instinct isn’t it. We know when a piece is lacking something, but the hardest thing is deciding what to add. I’m glad you enjoyed seeing it come together 💕
Have really enjoyed this month's prompt. I loved all your artwork. I will be trying these techniques. Thanks for sharing!💕
I’m glad you enjoyed this months challenge Sherry. I have learned so much about watercolour and I’m very glad we’ve done this 💕
Bravo! Look how much you’ve learned in 4 lessons! I think I like the flowers best as well. But they are all wonderful.
Awww, thanks so much Katie 💕💕💕😻
Morning Nina 😎 gorgeous whimsy , I've enjoyed this month of WC learning. I've ordered those paints too!
love this make them all the time
Thank you ❤️
Luv all your art
Thank you so much 💕
Love 💕 these cats!
Thanks Nancy 😻
Adorable, Nina!
Thank you 💕
I love your kitties, they're very cute. Thank you for sharing tips along the way, I'm learning from them. Thank you, Nina!❤️🌹
Thanks Ruth. Glad you’re finding the tips useful 💕
brilliant... best so far!!!
Thanks Katherine. I really enjoyed painting this 😻
Thanks for the tip about masking fluid. It is on my wishlist, so it helps to know what to do in the future. Your stroke tips were appreciated, too! These are two FUN CATS. TFS. I did!
Someone recommended the Pebeo Drawing Gum which apparently washes out easily with soap and water, so if you are planning on buying some, this might be a better brand to go for. As always, thanks for sharing, its much appreciated 💕💕💕
@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia you are amazing. Thank you so much for this advice. 😀
Your charming whimsical painting inspired me to paint a pair of kitties just before bed. I made mine purple and orange and included a little blue mouse, moon and stars.
That sounds wonderful 💕💕💕
Beautiful Nina I love the cats in watercolour.
Thanks Ruth, Its been fun trying something new this month 💕
Such cute kitties! Love them.
Thank you 😻
Super cute and fun to watch ❤
Cute kitties . It's been great to see what others have come up with using this medium. Amazing . Thank you Nina for these prompts as they've encouraged me to try something I'd never have tried .
Thanks so much Maria. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed this months challenge and I’ve loved the projects you’ve created 💕
Nina your cats are awesome, great choice of colours and so cute. I've loved every one of your watercolours, each perfect in its own right. This has been a great month and one which I hope you will do again. Tfs xo
I’m so glad you enjoyed this month Elizabeth. I would love to repeat this again. My watercolours would still be on my shelf gathering dust, which would have been a shame as I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using them 💕💕💕 xox
ADORABLE!!
Very cute. Love them xx
Thanks Lyn 😻😻😻 xx
Love the whimsical cats with a pink moon
Thank you so much 💕
Adorable kitties! Thanks, Nina!
Thanks Tori 😻😻😻
Hello ,
Very cute the two Cat‘s and your work. Have a great Time for you .And friendly wishes from me .🍀A new good Year 2024. .
These kitties are adorable. The closeup pictures really show the details well. Cats are great subjects for whimsy. Thanks for sharing watercolor experiences. -Marsha from Texas
Thanks Marsha. I’m glad we’ve done a month of watercolour as its been enough time to start to get to grips with them 💕
OMG I just LOVE these 😍
I’ve just recently retired and am looking for things to do. I’ve just bought a cheap watercolour tin from The Works and I am definitely going to try these cats. 👍
Thanks Linda, what a lovely way to enjoy your retirement. Happy Creating 💕
Love these whimsical kitties ❤️
Thank you so much Collette 💕
Love your cats!!! They are so cute. TFS
Thank you 💕😻😻😻
Love this Nina! 👍🏼
I have really enjoyed watching you do your whimsical cats, Nina! Your cats are precious! :-) This whole month of doing watercolors has been a wonderful experience for me. Nina, I am so glad that you chose watercolors for August. It has definitely challenged me to do more with them. It has been a great learning process along the way and I thank you so much for that, Nina. You are awesome!
I’m glad you’ve enjoyed this months watercolour theme. Its been a valuable learning process for me too and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using them 💕💕💕😻
Really enjoyed watching this. I’m new to watercolour and seeing your techniques and using different mediums really inspires me! Thank you. I’ll be doing this one too.
Thanks so much and Happy Creating 💕
Lovin' these puddy tats! Thanks for the tip about dragging the watercolour lightly instead of pressing into the paper - very helpful!
The cats look cute, fun and easy to do. Hopefully I will have a bit more time to play this week as I only have the grandchildren on Wednesday, although they love painting and creating too. Might get them to have a try along with me! X
I love these so much, so much fun.
Thanks Ann, aren’t they cute 😻😻😻
I love them!
Thank you 😻
So,so cute.
What a wonderfully relaxing video Nina . I so enjoyed watching your cats come into being ... love the finished piece . Thank you very much . Kay xx
Thanks Kay, I’m so glad you enjoyed it 💕😻😻😻 xx
So i raced upstairs, grabbed my watercolour paints and had a go. Thanks for this... great fun!
Haha, that’s wonderful to hear 💕💕💕😻
Hi Nina- love the kitties - very cute - tfs-👵🏻❤️🎨. 🙀😻😽
Thanks Peggy 💕
Love your cats Nina🐈💗
Thanks so much Esther 💕😻
This painting is ADORABLE! I absolutely love it! I'm planning to give it a try because my granddaughter loves cats and I want to paint something for her! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this with us! So, so cute!
How lovely. I’m sure she will love it. Happy Creating 💕
Love the cats sort of folk artsy
Thanks Sherry, they are aren’t they 😻😻😻
Oh Nina I love your cats and loved watching you use the watercolours in all the prompts. My favourite are the flowers too but I love them all even the rooster 🐓. Tfs. Xx
Awww, thanks so much Marina. I’v really enjoyed this challenge 💕😻 xxx
Cute! My favourite one is the flowers too xx.
I am so inspired, love it!!
Thanks Patti. Happy Creating 💙
I am a recent convert to watercolour…. I am amazed my kitties turned out beautifully. I absolutely love it
That’s wonderful to hear ❤️
Oh I love these cats. So cute. I'm just getting into watercolour paint and am loving how versatile it is, but so unpredictable, so am grateful for watching your video and the great tips x
Yes, it is unpredictable but fun. I must get mine out again 💕
Very cute cats tfs Nina
Thanks Maggie 😻
So cute! Liked how you did the stripes!
Thanks Marilyn 💕😻
I have followed you for some time with your fabulous alcohol inks so this was a surprise ... but had no idea until right at the end of this video that you were trying watercolours for the first time - FANTASTIC! Loved your splodgy birds and these whimsical cats are so sweet! Tomorrow I must find the travel set of watercolours I gave up on 20 years ago after trying much too hard & of course failing to produce anything remotely grown-up - taking this doodling approach has to be the answer as a starting point. Thank you so much for this :)
The doodling approach is definitely a good way to get started. Its just so much fun. These cats are so simple to do and I hope you find your watercolours and give it a try. Enjoy 💕
They turned out beautifully! I have not had a chance to try any of this months prompts but today i am going to make time for art least one!
I think you’ll have fun with this Alicia. Enjoy 💕💕💕😻
This is a really adorable painting!
Thanks Corinne. They’re so cute aren’t they 😻😻😻
You are getting it! The galaxy was best. Love the cats.
Thanks Charlotte, I was pleased with the galaxy 💕
Love love love those 2 cats!
Awww, thank you Hanny 😻
So adorable...I love it
Thank you 😻
Great progress, Nina, I'm sure you are starting to feel much more 'in control' now. The utter chaos terrified me when I started watercolours, but once you start learning control, letting go of everything else & letting watercolour do its thing becomes easier. FYI Julie Hyde, an English watercolourist, demonstrates a few free tutorials on her YT channel Arty Julie (the rest is mostly on Patreon sadly), but these few freebies are great for showing you how to control your bead (it should be a bead of paint rather than a pool). Great learning material that I'm sure you will enjoy. Have fun!
Thanks Joanne, I am. I was terrified of watercolours before this series, hence they’ve been tucked away, but this has helped take the fear away and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using them. I’ve just watched Julie’s ballerina video and loved it. Will definitely be giving a ballerina a try, so thanks for recommending her channel 💕
Adorable!
Thank you so much 💕
Love them! 💕💫
Thanks Debbie 😻😻😻
WOW 🤩..very cute!!
Thanks so much 😻
Thanks so much 😻
Aww they are so cute! Hugs xxx
Thanks Debbie. I think so too. Hugs 💕 xxx
Oh my goodness!!! So beyond darling. You made me so nervous as you added and added extra details....but all turned out so very well!! You are so talented!! From a new subscriber Debbie and Dexter-Dog her rescued tiny chihuahua companion in sunny California. 👩🐾🌈😁👍
Thanks so much for your lovely comment Debbie 💕
Nina, don't matter about irregularity, on the contrary, these cats are lovely sweet meow, it's very successful ! thanks for sharing !🍬🍭✨🐾🙏🏾
I think they're really cute, but if I had them I would have given them some funky tails. You can add such personality with a tail! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!
That would be cool!
Oh my gosh, so cute! 🐈🐈🐈
Thank you 😻😻😻
Love the cats, they look great.
Thank you 😻
You make my heart happy as Stacy park says! Thanks!!
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I"m going to try these cats and I think I will use the masking fluid to make white toes as well....
Happy Creating 💕
I love it Nina, thank you!
Thanks Mieke 😻😻😻
Adorable.
Thank you 💕
I just love your art!
Thanks so much for your lovely comment Mary 💕💕💕😻
Lovely Nina
Thanks Sarah 💕
Nina, I really really love 💖 those whimsical cats 🐈 they’re stunning and simply amazing....you’ve made a brilliant job with these. Thank you so much Nina, I’m really learning so much about using water colours. xxx Mags
Thanks so much Mags. I’ve learned so much about watercolours this month and I will continue to use them in future projects 💕💕💕😻 xxxx